Vic Firth Drumset VIDEO Podcast

Marking his 30th anniversary as a professional drummer, Mike Terrana's DVD, "The Rhythm Beast" showcases the speed, power and passion that he is known for worldwide. Watch sample clips and listen as Mike explains how a longing for a more "organic representation" of his drumming abilities led up to the recording of this project!

This week’s drumset podcast features an excerpt from Marko’s clinic at PASIC 2008, performing “Belgrade Bop”. To watch Marko’s clinic in its entirety, check out his artist page at http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/marko_djordjevic.html

Check out this featured clip from Seven Antonopoulos' clinic performance at PASIC 2008!

Check out this featured clip from Dafnis Prieto's clinic performance at PASIC 2008!

This week’s drumset podcast features interview and video footage excerpts from PASIC 2008. View the full interview and more PASIC video clips on Gavin's artist page!

PASIC is the largest percussion event in the world featuring over 150 concerts, clinics, master classes, labs, workshops, panels and presentations. The finest artists from all over the world are invited to present and perform at PASIC. Watch this clip of Derico Watson performing at PASIC 2008!

Check out this featured drumset podcast for a preview of our 4-part interview series with David Garibaldi!

This drumset podcast features Vic Firth artist Lenny White performing at the 2008 Montreal Drum Fest!

Produced since 1987 by Modern Drummer magazine, the world’s most widely-read drumming publication, the two-day Festival presents a roster of today's top drumming talents, representing a variety of popular musical styles. Some offer solo “clinic” performances; others appear “in concert” with additional musicians. All share their talents in an educational and entertaining format that has made the MD Festival a must-see event for drummers around the world! Check out video from this year's festival weekend, courtesy of HUDSON MUSIC and MODERN DRUMMER. Please visit hudsonmusic.com and moderndrummer.com for more great video and information about the Modern Drummer Festival Weekend!

Born in Havana, Cuba in 1972, Jimmy Branly began playing drums at the age of 13. Branly has performed with nearly every major group in Cuba in virtually every musical genre from straight-ahead jazz to fusion to hardcore dance music! Watch our interview with Jimmy in this featured podcast.

Attended by thousands of drummers and percussionists, with clinics and performances on twelve stages featuring many of the world's finest musicians, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) is THE “must see” percussion event of the year! Omar Hakim wowed audiences at PASIC 2007 with both his clinic performance and an informative and insightful Q and A session! Watch as Omar takes questions from the crowd in this featured podcast!

Leroy Clouden is one of the busiest drummer/percussionists in New York City. He has recorded with such artists as Steely Dan, Marc Anthony, Saturday Night Live’s bandleader, Lenny Pickett, and with the B-52’s on their huge record, Cosmic Thing, produced by Nile Rogers. He was also the drummer in the Broadway hit Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. Check out part one of our two-part interview series with Leroy in this featured drumset podcast!

We caught up with Derico on the road with Victor Wooten in support of his latest album, Palmystery. Watch performance clips from the gig and hear Derico's thoughts on the album and the tour!

Christopher “Kit” Chatham is currently the Drumset/Percussionist for Cirque du Soleil's touring show, Corteo. With a specialty in the fusing of multiple styles and cultures, Kit utilizes his background in classical, world, commercial and electronic percussion to create a sound that is uniquely his own. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Kit's unique and expansive setup for his gig with Cirque du Soleil!

Ignacio Berroa has been recognized by many as one of the greatest drummers of our times. His numerous contributions to the American music scene have earned him a place among a very selective group of artists known to have set new musical trends for the 20th century. Watch our interview with Ignacio, featuring a performance at The Jazz Standard nightclub in New York!